Mais un voyageur étant venu chez cet homme riche, il a épargné son gros et son menu bétail, et n'en a point apprêté au passant qui était venu chez lui; mais il a pris la brebis de l'homme pauvre, et l'a apprêtée pour l'homme qui était venu chez lui.
Que signifie ce verset ?
This verse describes a rich man who, instead of using his own resources to help a traveler, took a lamb from a poor neighbor to cook for the traveler. It highlights the injustice and selfishness of the rich man’s actions.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine you have a big box of toys, and your friend comes over. Instead of sharing your toys, you take a toy from your little sister to give to your friend. This story is about a rich man who did something similar and it's not nice.
Contexte historique
2 Samuel was written by the prophet Nathan, among others, around 900 B.C. The audience was the Israelites, and it reflects a time when social justice was a critical issue, especially in how the rich treated the poor.
Application pour aujourd'hui
Today, we can think about a situation where a wealthy person uses the resources of a less fortunate person to benefit themselves, like taking a poor neighbor's food to host a party. This verse reminds us to be fair and considerate.